Which One of the Following Costs Should NOT Be Considered

question 124

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following costs should NOT be considered a direct cost of serving a particular customer who orders a customized personal computer by phone directly from the manufacturer?

• A)The cost of the hard disk drive installed in the computer.
• B)The cost of shipping the computer to the customer.
• C)The cost of leasing a machine on a monthly basis that automatically tests hard disk drives before they are installed in computers.
• D)The cost of packaging the computer for shipment.

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